Self Employed Female live-in Personal Assistant

1 week ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom Quick2Care Ltd Full time

Do you love your job as a Domiciliary Carer but feel undervalued and overworked? Are you tired of the stigma of ‘just being a carer’ - and the importance of each and every individual task that you do not being recognised? Are you tired of not being able to give your service users the time that they deserve because you are pushed for time in between visits?

We are recruiting on behalf of Accolade Home Care who sees the importance of each and every aspect of making a carer - and strives to nurture each characteristic that makes care the rewarding job that it is. That means recognising all the small things, such as companionship, talking and spending time together.

If yes, then we are the right fit for you

Would you like to join a network of ‘Personal Assistants’ that are transforming the lives of older people - helping them to stay connected to the people and places who make them who they are? We currently have a number of private Personal Assistant job opportunities in the Kent area.

Accolade Home Care, who understand that care is as much about making a difference, as making a living. As an Accolade Home Care approved Personal Assistant, you will always be free to _choose_ the placements that fit around your life, work with your service users to create care plans and, receive an industry leading rate, you will also get round-the-clock support from a dedicated team.

**With Accolade Home Care, you’ll get**:

- Travel costs paid (dependent on placement).
- Full flexibility to choose who you care for, and when, all of which can be easily managed in our online portal.
- Dedicated round-the-clock support from our expert support team, and a placements helpline.
- Access to an external E-learning platform, so you can grow your skills in specialist areas.

**What you’ll need**:

- A real passion for improving the lives of older people.
- Ability to commit to your own pre-arranged placements.
- A Basic Care Certificate - don’t worry if you don’t have one already, we can help you gain this qualification through our external e-learning partner.
- A valid clean enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in England & Wales or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership) in Scotland (we can help you get one if you don’t have one).
- A minimum of 6 months professional experience working in adult or elderly care.
- Ability to provide a minimum of 5 years references, including at least 2 professional references that Accolade Home Care can verify.
- Good level of spoken and written English and the right to work in the UK.
- Ability to attend a 20-30 minute virtual interview, so that we can get to know you better.
- The ability to manage your own work schedule.

**Job Types**: Self Employed - Full-time, Part-time

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £700.00-£800.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Night shift

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Adult 'Live In' Domiciliary Homecare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a car (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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